How can I dynamically show only the top record in Airtable?

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Display a dynamic Airtable view that always shows the current top record after a sort. For example:

Idx | Fruit  | Qty
1   | Kiwi   | 2
2   | Berry  | 3

Result: Kiwi | 2

2

I solved this by setting up an automation that determines the top record whenever a record changes. Using Airtable’s script automation, I ran a small code snippet that scans the view sorted by your preferred criteria. The script then writes the details of the top result to another table or a dedicated field. This tactic has worked reliably for me in settings where constantly displaying updated data was crucial. It offers a dynamic visualization while staying within Airtable’s ecosystem without relying on external integrations.

3

I faced a similar challenge recently and found an alternative that avoids scripting entirely. I utilized Airtable’s interface designer feature, which lets you create a dashboard that displays just one record from a sorted view. I set up the interface card to rely on a customized view that automatically sorts records based on my preferred criteria and then limits the record display to the top one. This solution worked well for our team members who prefer a more visual, no-code approach, and it easily adapts as new entries are added to the base.

4

hey folks, i used a calculated field and a filtered view to show the top record dynamically. once the field value changes to mark the top rec it auto-updates. its a bit hacky but it work fine for a quick fix.